I am a little relieved. My Brother’s family and one of my friend could leave Sendai.
They are in Tokyo now.

But many people in North-Eastern Japan are still staying in the shelters (many places don’t have electricity).
More than 8500 people are dead, about 13000 people are still missing. Now they are facing a Nuclear disaster…
I am still worried about Japan.

Here is an excerpt: This is a cute little book, containing Akiko Ishikawa’s bird creations – and a bat.
The models are simple to fold, the diagrams are delightful, hand drawn in full color, and a the end of the book are some notes and tips for assembling a “Senbazuru” – 1,000 cranes.

About the author
Akiko has been making origami since she was a girl living in Tokyo. She has published many origami projects and articles about Japanese arts and crafts on TinyShiny.com. She is an accomplished jewelry designer, illustrator and origami artist. Her original tiny Origami Earrings designs have inspired many imitations and been sold worldwide. She continues to share the simple pleasure of folding paper into beautiful objects.